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Welcome to the Biology Department
Welcome to the Biology Department at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. Graduate students can enroll in both MSc and PhD programs and study with faculty in Biology and those affiliated with other Faculty of Science units at Memorial University. Our department offers several undergraduate programs including an Honours program and field courses.
2013 AARMS Mathematical Biology Workshop
We are pleased to announce the 2013 AARMS Mathematical Biology Workshop to be held at Memorial University of Newfoundland, July 27-29, 2013 in St John's, Newfoundland.
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Sustaining our urban jewel: assessing the impacts of human activities in Pippy Park, St. John's
Located minutes from downtown St. John's, Pippy Park is one of the largest urban parks in Canada. The land reserve consists of 3,400 acres of protected area as well as areas vital for nature and public recreation. Popular recreational activities in Pippy Park include dog walking, skiing, and hiking. A group of 12 undergraduate and graduate students from the Department of Biology at Memorial University of Newfoundland undertook a class project to assess the effects of: 1) pet waste on water quality in the park and 2) motorized vehicles on park flora and fauna. To learn about what they found click here. To learn more you can contact the course instructors Dr. Shawn Leroux or Dr. Luise Hermanutz.
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Welcome Dr. Julissa Roncal
The Biology Department is delighted to welcome a new faculty member to the department, Dr. Julissa Roncal.
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